24floor Posted December 13, 2020 Report Posted December 13, 2020 Hello, I always try to run the download .exe / installation files in a virtual environment or sandbox like to limit as much as possible - within my limited technical knowledge - trojan or virus risks. What other security methods you use and would recommend to get closer to 100% safety of downloaded applications? Thanks!
tryitagainmf Posted December 16, 2020 Report Posted December 16, 2020 Hello, I always try to run the download .exe / installation files in a virtual environment or sandbox like to limit as much as possible - within my limited technical knowledge - trojan or virus risks. What other security methods you use and would recommend to get closer to 100% safety of downloaded applications? Thanks! https://www.virustotal.com/gui/ ethan00, 24floor and â goldeneagle1 3
ethan00 Posted February 18, 2021 Report Posted February 18, 2021 I confirm virustotal is good, there are many other websites. It is possible to run the software on a virtual machine 24floor 1
Guest Siyan jheel Posted May 4, 2021 Report Posted May 4, 2021 Once youâve found a reputable site to download your software and youâve hit the download button, youâre still going to have to install the program. Here are a few quick tips for when youâre at the final stage. 1. Make sure your active malware or virus scanner has scanned the file 2. During installation, always choose the âCustomâ installation process 3. Avoid giving out your email address during installation if you can Â
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